When to visit Puebla without the crowds
Puebla (Mexico) is calmest in January, February and June: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in April, May, November and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Feb, Jun & Oct–Nov
When everyone heads home
After Holy Week.
Tip
August and September are chiles en nogada season: the best time to eat here.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 23 °C (73 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 25 °C (77 °F) | Constitution Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (80 °F) | Benito Juárez's birthday |
| April | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (82 °F) | Labour Day |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F) | Battle of Puebla parade (May 5) |
| June | 2/5 · calm | 25 °C (77 °F) | |
| July | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (77 °F) | |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (76 °F) | Chiles en nogada season (Aug–Sep) |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (75 °F) | Independence Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (75 °F) | |
| November | 4/5 · busy | 25 °C (76 °F) | Revolution Day |
| December | 4/5 · busy | 23 °C (74 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (DataTur, Puebla tourist center, 2022-2024). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Puebla without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February and June (crowds 2/5). In June the average high is 25 °C (77 °F). All the calm months: January, February and June.
When is Puebla most crowded?
The busiest season is April, May, November and December. After Holy Week.
What is the weather like in Puebla?
Average highs range from 23 °C (73 °F) in January to 28 °C (82 °F) in April, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Puebla?
The main ones: Battle of Puebla parade (May 5) (May); Chiles en nogada season (Aug–Sep) (August).
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